Belltown Discovery Center
Daycare center in East Hampton, CT. 3 Smith St, East Hampton, CT 06424
About the program
Belltown Discovery Center is a licensed daycare center in East Hampton, Connecticut, on the state register since 2018. It is licensed for 86 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Belltown Discovery Center is a child care facility in East Hampton, Connecticut, serving children from six weeks to twelve years old.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Belltown Discovery Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,408 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Connecticut records each regulation cited at an inspection with the date it was closed. The state does not assign a risk level. The text shown is the regulation the program was cited under.
No Violations [-]
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Adequate sinks-handwashing-diapering/other use-food prep [19a-79-10(d)(1)(A-C)]
Regulation: In child care centers there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of program staff and children. This sink shall be located in the program space. Child care centers which have three program staff for a group of infants or toddlers may use an accessible diaper changing facility if it is immediately adjoining the program area. Separate sinks shall be available for purposes other than hand washing after diaper changing within child care cent
Equipment-clean and safe, good repair, non-toxic-sturdy, free from protruding nails, rust [19a-79-7a(g)(1)]
Regulation: All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.
Non-Prescription Topical Medications [19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)]
Regulation: The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication shall be kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. The parent(s) shall be immediately notified of any medication error, and notified of such error in writing not more than seventy two hours after the medication error occurred, and such medication error shall be documented in the child�s record. The medication shall be
Outdoor space [19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)]
Regulation: There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where the child is sitting or standing at ground level. The shock absorbing surface shall be maintained at a depth of at least eight inches, be free
Show all 18 violations on file
Authorized prescriber/parent permission [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)]
Regulation: Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least three years after the child is no longer attending the program.
License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a]
Regulation: The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-9a(a)(2)]
Regulation: The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.
Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)]
Regulation: All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an all
000 No Violations [-]
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Hand Washing After Toileting: Staff/Children [19a-79-7a(d)(11)(E)]
Regulation: Staff and children shall wash their hands with soap and water after toileting.
Ventilation in Toilet Room [19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G)]
Regulation: Each toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside atmosphere. In child care centers constructed or renovated after January 1, 1994, all toilet facilities shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside atmosphere.
Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [19a-79-7a(h)(2)]
Regulation: Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.
Equipment Anchored/Safely Arranged [19a-79-7a(h)(5) &/or 19a-79-7a(h)(9)]
Regulation: Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents.
Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)]
Regulation: All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an all
Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)]
Regulation: Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards [19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1)]
Regulation: Soft surfaces and gas-trapping objects such as pillows, quilts, sheepskins, soft bumpers or stuffed toys shall not be placed under or with an infant for sleeping and shall be kept out of the infant's crib or bed.
000 No Violations [-]
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What parents say
My son has been coming to Belltown Discovery Center for 2 years now, since he was 7 months old. He absolutely loves it - I've had to drag him out, kicking and screaming, on some days because he wants to stay and keep playing with his friends and teachers. The staff absolutely cares about the kids like they were their own. Communication is very efficient and fast; there's an app the staff and administration use to…
Grace · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoHighly recommend Belltown Discovery Center! The staff are caring, attentive, and truly invested in the children’s growth and happiness. Communication is great, and I always feel confident knowing my child is in a safe, nurturing environment.
Nicole S · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoHands down the BEST daycare! As a first time mom I was extremely nervous to leave my son with anyone. The second I walked into Belltown I was welcomed with smiles and genuinely sweet staff. It is clean, the staff is hands down amazing, and the owner is fantastic and takes pride in running a great daycare. My son has such a great time and has met all of his milestones and more. What I love most about the daycare is…
Kassandra Cartagena · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoMy daughter has been going to belltown for 4 years. I absolutely love this place. Everyone is super amazing. I highly recommend ♥️
Mona Ahmaripour · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoGetting there
3 Smith St, East Hampton, CT 06424
Questions about Belltown Discovery Center
Is Belltown Discovery Center licensed?
Yes. Belltown Discovery Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70402), with a licensed capacity of 86 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Belltown Discovery Center had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 8 violations for Belltown Discovery Center in the last three years, across 6 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 15. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Belltown Discovery Center take?
Belltown Discovery Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Belltown Discovery Center cost?
Belltown Discovery Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
